13 courses with the subject FPT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This course is designed as a basic survey of the entire medium of fire protection, fire prevention and fire extinguishment. The application of scientific principles to the studies of fire protection technology and development of career positions in the discipline for the individual are important in this course.
This course provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on the firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec.
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec.
or military fire department. Must have a current physical (within 1 year) and be able to wear self contained breathing apparatus and have a Training Authorization Letter signed by his/her Fire Chief to meet the above requirements. 2 cr. 1.5 Lec. 1.5 Lab.
This course is designed as a basic introduction to the theories and fundamentals of and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled. The application of scientific principles and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire are stressed. Successful completion of this course meets the requirements for the United States Fire Administration, National Fire Science Curriculum. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 lec.
This course is a study of the fire prevention system from development through inspection; within private, commercial, and public assembly buildings. This course will also describe effective methods of instructing different styles of fire prevention and how they apply to individualized types of assembly. Inspection methods and fire codes will also be discussed. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. Effective August 2026. Visit the College’s website for the most current information
This course is a survey of the responses of the criminal justice system and emergency management systems to terrorist acts. The focus of this course will be critical incident management and response to mass casualties from law enforcement and emergency responder perspectives. Defining and analyzing a terrorist act as a crime scene will also be discussed. Federal, state and local agency capabilities and responsibilities will be compared. Preventive tactics used by law enforcement agencies and the military are emphasized.
New York State Firefighting 2 is designed to be a comprehensive course that completely prepares a firefighter to respond to emergencies as a team leader. This course also accomplishes the objectives of NFPA 1001 Standard For Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and trains the Firefighter II as a team leader. This course will train the Firefighting 1 to work and operate without direct supervision. Prerequisite: Must have completed and passed
This course is designed to help students develop a framework for ethical behavior and to become more effective in addressing ethical issues in the field of Human Service, Chemical Dependency and Criminal Justice Programs. This course will use the standards of National Association of Social Workers, American Counseling Association, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, National Association of Human Service Education, CASAC Cannon of Ethics and American Psychological Association to build a theoretical framework for approaching ethical dilemmas in a systematic manner. This course discusses cultural competency and the skills needed to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across diverse cultures. Prerequisite: ENG 100- College composition and HUS 101- Intro to Human Services (with a C or better) or CRJ 101- Intro to Criminal Justice or FPT 101- Principles of Emergency Services. 3 cr. 3 Lec.
This course is designed to provide students with first-hand experience working in a fire department. Each student will be required to spend a minimum of ninety hours with a fire department, observing and participating in various functions of the agency. Prerequisite: Complete 24 credit hours including FPT 101and permission of instructor. Other eligibility required by NYS: Intern must be at least 18 years of age and a current member of a fire department; Intern must be physically able to perform the duties of a firefighter; Intern must not have any felony convictions. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 1 Lec, 6 lab.
Source: Jefferson Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
